“First Things Last” is a collection of thirteen short stories. Ranging from the short-short “When Tragedy Strikes” to the various episodes and chapters of “Famous Monsters.” Author Daniel Thompson doesn’t shy away from any of the dark, twisted, head scratching exploits present in these various stories. Tempting you to read through them twice as a nuanced and layered piece rears its head the second time around, these stories gnaw into your mind as you lose yourself to the story playing across the pages.
Short stories offer a chance for authors to flex their talents in creating plots, characters, and reader intrigue in a limited number of pages. Thompson nailed this, and more, as he invited readers to critically reflect on his stories’ outcomes, think outside the box, and sit with the message and plot. I found stories such as “Famous Monsters” and “Wolfenstock” playing in my head as if a movie on the screen, wholly engrossed and entirely entertained. I loved the perspective and performance that teased across the page, from the desires and beliefs to the sport and depth each story was so entirely unique from the last.
See the world from a unique perspective, settle into the darkness, the horror, noir, and humor that Thompson has crafted amongst the stories preserved within. Drawing you in through his characters, their thoughts, desires, and reflections. Whether a cloud, a killer, a movie star, or something else entirely, “First Things Last” draws readers in and captivates them story after story.
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